Ministry Of External Affairs News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Rajeev Kumar appointed next High Commissioner of India to Papua New Guinea
New Delhi, April 15: Indian Foreign Service officer Rajeev Kumar has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea.
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launches WhatsApp channel on safe migration at conclave with MEA Recruiting Agents Associations
New Delhi, March 12: Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh presided over the inaugural session of one-day Conclave with the representatives of the MEA registered Recruiting Agents Associations at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in Delhi on Tuesday, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
India secures repatriation of 283 nationals from Myanmar lured on pretext of fake jobs
New Delhi, March 11: The Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand, in coordination with local authorities, secured the repatriation of 283 Indian nationals by an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft from Mae Sot in Thailand.
We continue to pursue case against him as required under law, says MEA on Lalit Modi
New Delhi March 7: Responding to a question on reports of former IPL boss Lalit Modi's acquisition of citizenship of Vanuatu, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that they are aware of his application for surrendering his passport in the High Commission of India in London and they are continuing to pursue all cases against him as per the law.
Ashish Sinha appointed as India's next Ambassador to Estonia
New Delhi, March 4: Ashish Sinha, presently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Estonia, the Ministry announced.
India provided all possible legal assistance to Indian national executed in UAE: MEA
New Delhi, March 3: The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates provided all possible legal assistance to Shahzadi, the Indian national executed in UAE, including sending mercy petitions and pardon requests to the Government of the UAE, the XP Division of the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
Anil Nautiyal appointed as Ambassador of India to South Sudan
New Delhi, February 8: Anil Nautiyal, currently serving as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of South Sudan.
'India has no role to play': MEA summons Bangladesh Envoy after Dhaka lodges protest over Sheikh Hasina's speech
New Delhi, Feb 8: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, expressing concerns over continued negative remarks by Bangladeshi authorities regarding India.
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh highlights scope of cooperation in higher studies between India, Saudi Arabia
New Delhi, February 5: Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh said he was 'pleased' to deliver the keynote address at the first India-Arab Universities' Presidents' Conference held on Wednesday in Delhi.
MEA working on new law for Indians working abroad: Parliamentary Committee report
New Delhi, Feb 5: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is "seriously considering" enacting a new law tentatively titled 'Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2024' that will replace the "outdated provisions" of the Emigration Act 1983, the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs stated in its fourth report that was presented to Lok Sabha on Monday.
MEA highlights India-Arab cooperation at Universities' Presidents' Conference
New Delhi, February 5: The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday, highlighted the growing cooperation between India and the Arab world while announcing the organisation of the 1st India-Arab Universities' Presidents' Conference in New Delhi.
India assists 18 stranded nationals in Libya
Benghazi, February 4: The Embassy of India in Libya facilitated the return of 18 Indian nationals from Benghazi, Libya, who had been stranded for several weeks. The workers had gone to Libya for employment but faced difficulties due to the country's ongoing security situation.
In true 'Vishwa Bandhu' spirit, India allocates Rs 5,483 crore for foreign aid in Union Budget 2025
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has allocated Rs 5,483 crore for aid to foreign nations, slightly higher than last year's Rs 4,883 crore, it was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 on Saturday.
Should not be condoned and falsely equated...: MEA on report on rising extremism in UK
New Delhi, January 31: The Ministry of External Affairs, in response to the UK Home Office Report on rising extremism in the United Kingdom, has said that the nature of "separatist and extremism threat" in UK is "well known" and the report should not be "condoned and falsely equated".
Working with US on procedural issues for early extradition, MEA on Tahawwur Rana
New Delhi, January 31: Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday said that the Indian side was working with the US on procedural issues for early extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India.
SRH Fahmi appointed as next Ambassador of India to Togo
New Delhi, January 29: SRH Fahmi has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Togo, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.
India rejects Canadian report on election meddling, accuses Canada of interference in internal affairs
New Delhi, January 29: In a strong-worded statement, India rejected a Canadian report alleging that the Indian government interfered in Canada's elections.
MEA congratulates foreign Padma Awardees
New Delhi, January 27: The Ministry of External Affairs has congratulated all the Padma Awardees from abroad who are being awarded for their outstanding contribution in various fields.
Jitender Pal Singh appointed as next Ambassador of India to Israel
New Delhi, January 24: The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday that Jitender Pal Singh, who is presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Israel.
Namrata S Kumar appointed as India's ambassador to Latvia
New Delhi, January 24: Namrata S Kumar has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Latvia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.
Inaugural edition of 'Technology Dialogue' by MEA to take place in Bengaluru from January 24-25
New Delhi, January 23: The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Thursday that it will host the inaugural edition of the 'Technology Dialogue' from January 24 to January 25 in Bengaluru.
MEA inaugurates Post Office Passport Seva Kendra in tribal region of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh, January 22: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has inaugurated a new Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in the tribal region of Araku Alluri Seetharamaraju district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday in collaboration with the Department of Posts.
India welcomes Neutral expert's decision on Indus waters treaty dispute
New Delhi, January 21: India has welcomed the decision of the Neutral Expert on the Indus Waters Treaty, which upholds and vindicates its stance regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared on Tuesday.
Welcome step: MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list
New Delhi, January 17: The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Washington in the fields of nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical minerals.
CM directs officials to coordinate with MEA to bring back Keralite killed in Russia-Ukraine war
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday directed the officials of the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) Department to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs Ministry to ensure the transportation of the body of the 32-year-old T.B. Binil who was killed in a drone attack while he was serving Russian army, in the war with Ukraine.
'In any crisis, India is there to protect you': MEA on safety of Indians abroad
Bhubaneshwar, January 10: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad, in the wake of several recent conflicts in different countries with Indian nationals.
Indian Diaspora is integral to vision of developed India: President Droupadi Murmu
Bhubaneshwar, January 10: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday addressed the valedictory session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention highlighting the role of the Indian Dispora and stated that 'It is an integral part of this vision of developed India by the year 2047.'
MEA Details process for transgender citizens to update passports after surgery
New Delhi, January 10: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has recently informed the Delhi High Court regarding the procedure for transgender individuals who have undergone gender affirmation surgery abroad to update the gender details in their Indian passport.
India's ties with diaspora strengthened, MEA says
New Delhi, January 7: Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India's ties with its diaspora have been strengthened, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
New Delhi, January 5: The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is set to take place from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
Jayant N Khobragade appointed as India's next Ambassador to Poland
New Delhi, January 4: Jayant N Khobragade, who is India's Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Poland.
India sends humanitarian aid to Bolivia to combat forest fires
New Delhi, January 3: India on Friday dispatched the first batch of humanitarian assistance to Bolivia to support the country's efforts in tackling devastating forest fires.
Indian nationals who desire to travel to Mexico must look at these travel advisories, MEA Spokesperson
New Delhi, January 3: Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that Indians must keep in mind the regulations of Mexico so as to avoid unpleasant experience at their airport.
India extends support to Kerala nurse facing death sentence in Yemen
New Delhi, January 3: The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse who has been sentenced to death in Yemen. "We are closely following the developments" said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal
India and US have growing economic and technological partnership, MEA Spokesperson says on H1B visa
New Delhi, January 3: Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that India and the US ties benefit from technical expertise provided by skilled professionals.